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Cannondale TANDEMS 2009 Owner's Manual

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SAFETY INFORMATION ...................................... 2
Intended Use ...................................................... 2
Building Up a Frameset .................................. 3
Tandem Specific Forks .................................... 3
Tandem Brakes .................................................. 4
Tandem Drum Brakes ...................................... 4
WARNING
This supplement may include procedures beyond the scope of general mechanical aptitude. Special
tools, skills, and knowledge may be required. Improper mechanical work increases the risk of an
accident. Any bicycle accident has risk of serious injury, paralysis or death. To minimize risk we strongly
recommend that owners always have mechanical work done by an authorized Cannondale retailer.
Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product
improvement. For the latest product information, go to
READ THIS SUPPLEMENT AND YOUR CANNONDALE BICYCLE
OWNER'S MANUAL CAREFULLY! Both contain important safety
information. Keep both for future reference.
2009 TANDEMS
Owner's Manual Supplement
123598.PDF
CONTENTS
TANDEM RIDING INFORMATION .................... 6
MAINTENANCE .....................................................12
CANNONDALE KITS LIST ....................................19
GEOMETRY AND SPECIFICATION ....................20
http://www.cannondale.com/tech_center/

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Any bicycle accident has risk of serious injury, paralysis or death. To minimize risk we strongly recommend that owners always have mechanical work done by an authorized Cannondale retailer. Please note that the specifications and information in this manual are subject to change for product improvement.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    UNDERSTAND YOUR BIKE AND ITS INTENDED USE. USING YOUR BIKE THE WRONG WAY IS DANGEROUS. Industry usage CONDITION 1 thru 5 are generalized and evolving. Consult your Cannondale Dealer about how you intend to use your bike. Please read your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information about Intended...

  • Page 3: Building Up A Frameset

    Read and follow the component manufacturer’s warnings and instructions. Tandem Specific Forks The front fork of your Cannondale Tandem is specially designed to be much much stronger than a regular bike fork. One of the reasons it is much stronger is that braking a tandem subjects the frame and fork to tremendous stresses.

  • Page 4: Tandem Brakes

    A drum brake can be set up in addition to rim brakes. Please consult with your Cannondale Dealer or shop to help you select and install a compatible drum brake system. Read and follow the brake manufacturer’s instructions.
  • Page 5 DO NOT USE A DISC BRAKE SYSTEM WHICH USES A “CLOSED” HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ON ANY TANDEM BICYCLE. Consult your authorized Cannondale retailer for advice about adding mechanical (non-hydraulic) or “open” system hydraulic disc brakes to your tandem.

  • Page 6: Tandem Riding Information

    tandem riding information CAPTAIN STOKER A ROAD TANDEM Figure 3. Tandems are fun, and with two engines for the same frontal area, they’re considerably faster than single bikes. Tandem teams learn to ride together well, to communicate without words, and to anticipate each other’s desires.
  • Page 7 123598.PDF WARNING TANDEMS ARE BIGGER, HEAVIER, AND LESS MANEUVERABLE THAN SINGLE RIDER BIKES. • Ride very cautiously as your team climbs the tandem learning curve. • More time is needed to react and avoid ride hazards. • Always think further ahead. Allow more time. Learn to anticipate hazards. Tandem riding, like any bicycle riding carries a risk of serious injury, paralysis or death.
  • Page 8 The Stoker : The Best Seat in The House The back seat on a tandem is the fun seat. You have this person in front of you who’s giving all his/her attention to making you feel comfortable. The view is terrific out to the sides, just like on a train ride.
  • Page 9 123598.PDF Getting Underway Allow time for a complete pre-ride inspection. See your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for overall bicycle pre-ride checks. See the Maintenance section of this supplement for Tandem checks. Starting Off Starting and stopping a tandem is smooth and easy, but only if you do everything in the exact prescribed order.
  • Page 10 Stopping If you stop briefly, say, for a traffic light, the captain stops the bike while the stoker stays strapped in. The captain takes one foot off the pedal, dismounts from the seat, and puts the foot on the ground while holding the bike absolutely upright. Starting up again is just like your initial start-up. The captain should let the stoker know what’s happening —talk to one another —no surprises.
  • Page 11 A tandem is a pleasure vehicle, so use it during day—the most pleasant time to ride. See your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more important safety information on riding at night. Further Reading & Information: This supplement can’t cover everything you might want to know about tandeming.

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    The following table lists only supplemental maintenance items. Please consult your Cannondale Bicycle Owner’s Manual for more information on basic bike maintenance. Consult with your Cannondale Dealer to create a complete maintenance program for your riding style, components, and conditions of use. Follow the maintenance recommendations given by the component manufacturers for the various non-Cannondale parts of your bike.
  • Page 13 123598.PDF Checking the Stoker Handlebar System “MINIMUM INSERT” mark SADDLE CLAMP BOLT See post. 8 Nm, 71 In Lbs STEM SEATPOST CLAMP BOLTS CAPTAIN’S SEATPOST HANDLEBAR CLAMP BOLTS SEAT BINDER BOLT 6 Nm, 53 In Lbs 6 - 8 Nm HANDLEBAR EXTENSION CLAMP BOLTS STOKER HANDLEBAR...
  • Page 14 Adjusting The Timing Chain Tension Periodically, the tension of the timing chain must be checked. The tension should be maintained at 1/2” of total vertical deflection. Wear and stretch will cause the tension to change over time. 1. Clean and lubricate the timing chain. 2.
  • Page 15 123598.PDF TIMING CHAIN FRONT TIMING CHAINRING INCREASE TENSION ALLEN KEY HOLES BOLT BOTTOM BRACKET ECCENTRIC DECREASE TENSION FIXING BOLT Loctite 242 (blue) 13 Nm, 115 In Lbs 6.4mm (1/4") CORRECT TENSION AT THE MIDPOINT BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR TIMING CHAINRINGS TIMING CHAINRINGS 6.4 mm (1/4") Figure 5.
  • Page 16 Eccentric (DEALER ONLY) Installation 1. Clean the BB shell and eccentric and apply a high quality bicycle bearing grease. 2. Apply Loctite 242 (blue) to the FIXING BOLT threads. 3. Slide the eccentric assembly into the drive side of the BB shell. Position the CENTERING BOLT on the right (drive) side of the bicycle.
  • Page 17 123598.PDF Rear Derailleur Hanger Replacement KF051/ 5.0 Nm, 44 InLbs Loctite™ 242 Figure 7. Stoker Bottom Bracket Cable Routing (DEALER ONLY) Figure 8. shows the correct cable routing method at the stoker bottom bracket. All three cables ( rear brake, front derailleur, and rear derailleur) coming into this point will be bare from the captain BB area to the pulleys/guides.
  • Page 18 REAR (STOKER) BOTTOM BRACKET SHELL cable thru hole PLASTIC DISK (FRONT DERAILLEUR) cable under pin LARGE PULLEY SMALL PULLEY (REAR BRAKE) (FRONT DERAILLEUR) A457/ EXPLODED VIEW smaller side Loctite 242 (blue) 5 Nm, 44 In Lbs Figure 8.

  • Page 19: Cannondale Kits List

    CABLE STOPS KF086/ Figure 9. cannondale kits list Cannondale kits are only available through an authorized Cannondale Dealer. For an up to date list of kits available for your bike, please visit our Tech Center at : http://www.cannondale. com/tech/ DESCRIPTION A457/ KIT,BB CABLEGUIDE,TANDEM;...

  • Page 20: Geometry And Specification

    geometry and specification ROAD STREET (in / cm), * same spec SIZE (Front / Rear) M / S L / S X / S J / M M / S L / S FRONT SEAT TUBE ANGLE 73° 73° REAR SEAT TUBE ANGLE 73°...
  • Page 21 Installation (Cable Travel Doubler Setting) not recommended for use with all lever / brake combinations. Failure to 11. Increased brake arm spring tension may be required to make the follow these guidelines will produce less-than-desirable results. 1. Remove and recycle old cable, housing and cable noodle. brakes return properly.
  • Page 22 Supplement: Travel Agents With Adjusting Barrels Problem Solvers LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY ™ the Travel Agent to its original specifications as described above. Also, 1. Before installation, be sure to thread the adjusting barrel into the never unthread the adjusting barrel to the point that insufficient This product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship only, for 2 years from the original date of retail purchase by the consumer, subject to the correct cable hole for the desired setting;...

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